Technical Business Analyst - Lead-to-Cash Cutover
Summary
Aurora Energy Research is hiring a hands-on Technical Business Analyst for the cutover phase of a Lead-to-Cash transformation across Salesforce and Dynamics 365 Finance & SCM, centred on Finance cutover: new Chart of Accounts, posting logic, data migration, integrations and go-live readiness. Hybrid role in Oxford.
Aurora Energy Research is looking for an experienced Technical Business Analyst to support the cutover phase of a major Lead-to-Cash business transformation programme. The role will focus on understanding and managing the impact of moving from current-state processes, systems and data to a new future-state operating model across Salesforce and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain Management.
A key priority will be Finance cutover, including the move to a new Global Chart of Accounts, redesigned financial dimensions, revised posting logic, data migration, integrations, reporting and operational readiness for go-live. This is a hands-on contract role requiring strong finance transformation knowledge, structured analysis and the ability to turn complex dependencies into clear delivery actions.
- Assess cutover impacts across Finance, Lead-to-Cash processes, data, systems, integrations and reporting.
- Work with Finance stakeholders to analyse the implications of the new Chart of Accounts, financial dimensions, account structures, posting profiles and control requirements.
- Document current-to-future impacts, dependencies, risks, assumptions, decisions and readiness gaps.
- Support cutover planning, mock cutover, dress rehearsal, go-live preparation and hypercare transition.
- Validate data migration and reconciliation requirements, including trial balances, open transactions, master data and finance reporting outputs.
- Work with testing teams to ensure SIT, UAT and mock cutover scenarios prove Finance, integration and reporting readiness.
- Produce clear, concise delivery artefacts including cutover inputs, impact assessments, dependency maps, readiness checklists and go/no-go inputs.
- Provide structured updates to programme leadership and workstream leads, escalating blockers and decisions where required.
Required attributes:
- Strong Technical Business Analyst background on ERP-enabled transformation programmes.
- Practical experience of cutover planning, data migration, mock cutover, go-live readiness and hypercare.
- Good working knowledge of Finance processes, including Order to Cash, Record to Report, month-end close, revenue recognition, intercompany and management reporting.
- Experience working with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations / Finance & Supply Chain Management or comparable enterprise ERP platforms.
- Understanding of Chart of Accounts, financial dimensions, posting logic, account structures, financial controls and reconciliation principles.
- Ability to operate across business process, data, systems, integrations, testing and change workstreams.
- Excellent stakeholder management, documentation and communication skills.
Desirable attributes:
- Salesforce-to-ERP or CRM-to-Finance integration experience.
- Experience using Azure DevOps for requirements, test evidence, defects and delivery tracking.
- Experience supporting finance transformation in a global or multi-entity environment.
- Familiarity with Power BI, Fabric or finance reporting transition activities.
Some of the benefits we include are:
- Private Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Parental Support
- Salary-Exchange Pension
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Local Oxford Discounts
- Cycle-to-work Scheme
- Flu Jabs
At AER, we are committed to offering flexibility in the way we work. Most of our roles are hybrid with a mix of in-office/home working and potentially adjustable working hours. Let’s discuss what works for you and AER during the interview process.
The Company is committed to the principle that no employee or job applicant shall receive unfavourable treatment on grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity.
To apply, please submit your Résumé / CV, a personal summary, your salary expectations and please inform us of your notice period.
Unfortunately, we are unable to accept applications via email, telephone, or social media platforms. To be considered for this position, please submit your application using the link provided. Applications submitted through any other channel will not be reviewed.
Unfortunately, we are unable to accept applications via email, telephone, or social media platforms. To be considered for this position, please submit your application using the link provided. Applications submitted through any other channel will not be reviewed.